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Paige Bueckers Prepares for WNBA Debut with Dallas Wings

The No. 1 overall pick is adapting to the league’s physicality, addressing media comparisons, and embracing her role in the Wings’ rebuild.

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Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) dribbles against UCLA Bruins forward Angela Dugalic (32) during the third quarter in a semifinal of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers poses for photos during a WNBA basketball media day in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Overview

  • Paige Bueckers will officially begin her WNBA career on May 16, debuting for the Dallas Wings against her hometown team, the Minnesota Lynx.
  • Bueckers has emphasized her focus on personal growth and team success, dismissing media comparisons to Caitlin Clark as narrative-driven and unreflective of their differing play styles.
  • The Wings are prioritizing Bueckers’ adjustment to the professional game, with organizational leaders and veteran Arike Ogunbowale offering support and guidance.
  • Drawing on her versatile collegiate experience at UConn, Bueckers is working to meet the physical demands of the league, particularly on defense, while continuing to refine her game.
  • Bueckers’ arrival has driven increased fan interest, with ticket prices for Wings games rising significantly as the franchise looks to capitalize on her commercial appeal.